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Office Depot buying OfficeMax for $1.2B

Office Depot is buying OfficeMax for $1.2B in stock, shares of Boeing are higher as an investigation into their batteries on Dreamliners wraps up, and Yahoo! will be gradually rolling out a long-awaited makeover. Alexis Christoforous reports.
Startup wants to teach people to code, for free

Zach Sims dropped out of college to found Codecademy, a website that teaches people to code, for free. He tells Rebecca Jarvis why some big investors have agreed to back him, even though the company is yet to earn any money.
Fixing your 401(k)

CBS MoneyWatch editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger talks about how to make sure your retirement savings account is in the best possible shape.
Microsoft promotes updated Outlook email

Microsoft touts updated Outlook email service; A Chinese military unit accused of hacking U.S. government agencies and Burger King's twitter account gets hacked. Erica Ferrari reports.
Consumer optimism creeps higher

A new report shows that Americans feel a little bit better about the economy. Also, U.S. factory production went down slightly. And, Burger King's quarterly earnings beat expectations. Alison Harmelin reports.
A company that eliminates your junk mail

Ever wonder how so much junk mail winds up in your mail box? You can thank the data brokers that collect and sell your name to thousands of companies each week according to Chuck Teller, founder of Catalog Choice. He tells Rebecca Jarvis how his company helps consumers opt out.
Valentine's Day sales predicted to be high

American Airlines and U.S. Airways are merging to create the world's largest airline. Also, investors on Wall Street are concerned about Europe and Japan's shrinking economy. Plus, Valentine's Day spending. Ashley Morrison reports.
Happy Financial Valentine's Day

CBS MoneyWatch editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger talks about how to celebrate Valentine's Day in a financial way.
Stocks stay close to record levels

Strong profit reports by companies including Duke Energy and Deere&Co; are keeping stocks near record levels. Consumers spent little money last month after higher taxes cut into their paychecks. Cars and trucks are more dependable than ever according to car makers such as Lexus, Porsche, and Toyota. CBS Moneywatch reporter Alexis Christoforous reports.
Inkling: Improving the e-book

As e-book sales continue to climb, Matt MacInnis wants to make them a more engaging read. His company, Inkling, adds illustrations and video to the plain text files. He tells Rebecca Jarvis why publishers will ultimately prefer his business model over Amazon's.
Shopping on Twitter made possible by Amex

Stocks opened mostly flat ahead of several Federal Reserve speeches, Twitter users will be soon able to use tweets to buy things, and one of Boeing's Dreamliner jets passed a second flight test. Ashley Morrison reports.
MoneyWatch's State of the Union preview

CBS MoneyWatch editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger previews the 2013 State of the Union address and looks at what the president will say about money matters.
Maker's Mark cuts back on the booze

Investors wait to see what happens in the battle on Capitol Hill over budget cuts. Also, airports return to normal after a blizzard. Plus, Maker's Mark cuts back on its booze. Ashley Morrison reports.
Can bad credit prevent you from being hired?

CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger discusses why potential employers might request your credit report along with your resume.
Financial lessons from Hollywood

CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger discusses the economic effect of a population among older Americans.
US Airways, American Airlines reportedly merging

Stocks opened lower after the labor department reported shrinking productivity, US Airways and American Airlines could agree to a merger early next week, and United Airlines is rewarding its front-line workers. Ashley Morrison reports.
Stubhub founder starts video chat company

Jeff Fluhr, who co-founded the online ticket marketplace Stubhub, has now started a new company. He shares his vision for Spreecast with Rebecca Jarvis, and reflects on what he learned while at Stubhub.
Shop It To Me: Personal shopper at your fingertips

Founder and CEO of Shop It To Me Charlie Graham tells Rebecca Jarvis how he went from knowing little about clothing to starting his own personal shopping website.
Start your tax prep now!

CBS MoneyWatch editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger explains why now is the time to start preparing your taxes.
Air Asia offers no-kids zone on flights

Stocks opened higher after some positive news in the housing market. Also, Air Asia introduces a program to avoid crying kids on a flight. Plus, Pizza Hut tempts with new pizza sliders. Ashley Morrison reports.
McDonald's offering first new Happy Meal in 10 years

President Obama says new revenue can be brought in without another tax hike, new rules are allowing banned lithium-ion batteries to be flown as cargo on Boeing's 787s, and McDonald's is offering first new Happy Meal in 10 years. Ashley Morrison reports.
Canada drops the penny

The Dow retreated from 14,000 as concerns about political instability in Europe resurfaced, BlackBerry began trading under a new ticker symbol, and Canada is dropping the use of its penny. Alexis Christofours reports.
Wall Street rallies after January unemployment report

The Dow touched 14,000 after the government released its January unemployment report. Alexis Christoforous reports from Wall Street where the latest numbers show the job market is holding steady.
Investment firms to buy up Twinkies

Stocks opened lower after some worse than expected news about jobs, consumer spending slowed down in December, and Hostess has reportedly picked two investment firms to buy its Twinkies. Ashley Morrison reports.
Loews Hotels chairman offers real estate advice

Loews Hotels and Resorts will pass on real estate deals if executives don't fully understand the risks involved, according to chairman Jonathan Tisch. He talks to Rebecca Jarvis about buying real estate, and where the best opportunities are today.
Loews Hotels empire began at summer camp

Jonathan Tisch, the Chairman of Loews Hotels & Resorts, talks about the roots of his family hotel chain. He also tells Rebecca Jarvis how the company maintains reliable service, even as it plans to double its size over the next 5 years, and how it manages risks in the real estate market.
The "Sandwich Generation" - Supporting kids and parents

CBS MoneyWatch editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger talks about a Pew Research Study highlighting the "Sandwich Generation" -- people who support their children and parents at the same time -- and has some financial advice for them.
BlackBerry hopes for big comeback with new smartphone

Stocks opened lower after the Commerce Department reported the U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank during the fourth quarter of last year. Also, Toyota announces a pair of recalls involving more than one million vehicles. Finally, Research in Motion unveils BlackBerry 10 -- its first new smartphone in a year and a half. Ashley Morrison reports.
Why stocks are up and what to do

CBS MoneyWatch Editor-at-Large Jill Schlesinger reports on why the stock market is up and whether it's a good time for amateur investors should jump in.
Barnes & Noble continues downsizing

Stocks opened lower despite some better than expected earnings reports, Yahoo's stock is up as much as 2 and a half percent after it reported better than expected profits and sales, and Barnes and Noble will close about 20 stores a year over the next decade. Ashley Morrison reports.

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